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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Ford Escort.
Owner complaints (33)
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Escort (4 crashes, 1 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 101).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Ford Escort.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Escort 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Ford Escort version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Escort ZX2 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Escort ZX2 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.